Kotono Harmony 2024 Crowdfunding Details
This upcoming April 25th, 2024 will mark the 10th anniversary for Kotonoha Akane & Aoi since their initial VOICEROID+ release! To celebrate this monumental occasion, AI, Inc. is hosting the first official solo live concert for the Kotonoha twins on the weekend after the big day!
But in order to make it happen, they’ll need our help to fund the concert. That’s where the crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE comes in! Find the crowdfunding page here, and read on to learn how to contribute to the Kotonoha sisters’ first official concert to celebrate their first decade of life!
※Note: all crowdfunding page translations below are unofficial
About Kotono Harmony 2024
Introduction
All text comes from the official crowdfunding page:
Thank you for taking the time to check out this project among the ones that we have had recently!
This is the head planner at AI, Inc., the one spearheading this project.
The Kotonoha sisters made their debut as the Kansai dialect-speaking older sister, Akane, and her standard Japanese-speaking younger sister, Aoi, on voice synth talk software, VOICEROID, marking the birth of our first company characters.Still being rather unknown right after their debut, there was a period when very few illustrations and videos were uploaded with them, and we never thought they would someday be used to sing.
But then people started using their talk voices to sing songs, and we would release not just talk software, but also singing software, voice changing software, and more related to synthesized voices for them. Little by little, their world began to expand.
To our delight, there have even been users who held amazing live concert and club events for the Kotonoha sisters. However, there has not yet been an official concert held for them.
This upcoming April 2024 will mark the 10th anniversary for the Kotonoha sisters. We would like to hold their first official live concert, “Kotono Harmony 2024 #コトモニ,” celebrating the Kotonoha sisters along with their fans!
What we hope to accomplish with this project:
The goal of this project is to hold the 10th anniversary commemorative live concert for the Kotonoha sisters, “Kotono Harmony 2024.”
It is our hope to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the sisters alongside those who have supported them for all these years, and make this concert possible together.
First goal: ￥6,000,000 JPY – Kotono Harmony 2024 will be held
Second goal: ￥8,000,000 JPY – 4 extra songs will be added to the concert set list!
Third goal: ￥10,000,000 JPY – an additional 4 songs will be added to the concert set list!
**UPDATE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023**
All three initial goals have been reached! That means Kotono Harmony 2024 will happen, and will include at least 18 songs in its set list!
A new fourth goal has been added: ￥15,000,000 JPY – Iori Yuzuru will perform as a guest! From the crowdfund page update:
We originally planned for the fourth goal to be outfit changes for the Kotonoha Sisters, but thanks to everyone’s amazing support, we reached our first goal before we had the chance to finalize it! Therefore, the new fourth goal will be “Iori Yuzuru’s guest performance!”
We still plan to implement the outfit changes for the Kotonoha Sisters from the original fourth goal!
We look forward to your continued support!
Iori Yuzuru’s guest appearance has not been cancelled.
From the Kotonoha Sisters:
Message about their first official 10th anniversary live concert
Kotono Harmony 2024 Overview
●Concert title: 琴葉姉妹10周年記念ライブ「Kotono Harmony 2024」
(Kotonoha Sisters 10th Anniversary Commemorative Live Concert 「Kotono Harmony 2024」)
・Date: April 27, 2024 (time currently TBD)
・Venue: Ikebukuro harevutai + online livestream
A live concert venue of the future loaded with cutting-edge technology, the latest live concert equipment, and LED and transparent screens.
・Event hashtag: #コトモニ2024
For Kotono Harmony 2024, we plan to have a set list comprised on both old and new songs composed exclusively for the Kotonoha Sisters.
We plan for a set list of songs that everyone knows and loves, plus some interesting selections for a total of 10 songs
(※plus more if we reach our above-stated goals!)While the main part of this event will of course be the singing, since this is the Kotonoha Sisters whom we’re talking about, naturally they’ll also have emcee portions to fire us up!
We hope that this will turn out to be the most enjoyable concert experience ever with the Kotonoha Sisters singing as well as talking!●Choreography: 榊原ゆい / Sakakibara Yui
●Production: ライブカートゥーン / Live cartoon and othersWe’ve also created 3D models with brand new live stage outfits. While these will be their main outfits, you may see some wardrobe changes during the show!
※Sample video; motion by hino, choreography by 足太ぺんた / Ashibuto Penta
Rewards
●Donation plans WITHOUT a concert ticket (venue or online)
Support Plan: ￥1,100 JPY (no limit)
- Message of gratitude
- Rough illustration data for the 10th anniversary outfits
Concert Video Plan: ￥5,500 JPY (no limit)
- Concert video data with exclusive message from the Kotonoha Sisters (available in this plan only)
- 10th anniversary illustration data
※Does not include a concert ticket
※Not every song may be included due to licensing reasons
Concert Goods Plan: ￥13,200 JPY (no limit)
Get a set of merchandise with the 10th anniversary logo and key visual:
- T-shirt (M, L or XL size)
- Concert towel scarf
- Acrylic glow stick
- Wristband (currently being designed)
- Sticker (currently being designed)
10th Anniversary Commemorative Goods Plan: ￥15,400 JPY (no limit)
Get a crowdfunding-exclusive set of merchandise with the 10th anniversary key visual illustrated by 吉田ヨシツギ / Yoshida Yoshitsugi
- 160 x 80 cm fabric poster
- A5 size acrylic stand
- Picture book of the Kotonoha Sisters illustrated and created by Yoshida Yoshitsugi exclusively for this crowdfund
※Key visual to be revealed at a later date
●Donation plans that come with an online livestream concert ticket
Livestream Attendance Plan: ￥3,300 JPY (no limit)
- Code to watch the concert online live and archived
Livestream Attendance with All-Out Support Plan: ￥20,000 JPY (no limit)
- Code to watch the concert online live and archived
- Special livestream attendance badge (crowdfund-exclusive)
- Concert goods (crowdfund-exclusive)
- Concert video
- Your name in the end roll credits
Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Livestream Attendance Special Plan: ￥40,000 JPY (no limit)
- 10th anniversary commemorative goods (crowdfund-exclusive)
- Advance download of A.I.VOICE Kotonoha Akane & Aoi’s Whisper Append version “A.I.VOICE Kotonoha Akane & Aoi (Whisper)”
- Your name displayed in larger font in the end roll credits
●Donation plans that come with a concert ticket for the venue
Venue Attendance with All-Out Concert Support Plan: ￥27,000 JPY (limited to 250 donors)
- Concert venue entry ticket
- Special venue attendance badge (crowdfund-exclusive)
- Concert goods (crowdfund-exclusive)
- Concert video
- Your name in the end roll credits
●Donation plans that come with both a livestream and venue ticket
Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Venue Attendance Special Ticket Plan: ￥50,000 JPY (limited to 100 donors)
- Venue entry ticket (special hologram ticket with a serial number)
- Code to watch the concert archived online
- Concert goods (crowdfund-exclusive)
- 10th anniversary goods (crowdfund-exclusive)
- Concert video
- Your name displayed largely in the end roll credits
- Activation key for advance download of A.I.VOICE Kotokona Akane & Aoi (Whisper)
Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Priority Entry & Chekki Shoot Plan: ￥100,000 JPY (limited to 30 donors)
Everything in the Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Venue Attendance Special Ticket Plan, plus:
- Priority entry ticket (limited to 30 attendees; priority area planned)
- Chekki photograph taken with the Kotonoha Sisters on stage after the concert
- Your name and message of thanks recited by the Kotonoha Sisters with binaural voices
Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Priority Entry & Chekki Shoot & exVOICE Creation: ￥220,000 JPY (limited to 15 donors)
Everything in the Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Priority Entry & Chekki Shoot Plan, plus:
- Creation of up to 30 exVOICE samples that you like (to be given to the donors as data files after they are finished)
Kotonoha Sisters 10th Special Complete + Your Own Kotonoha Sisters Plan: ￥550,000 JPY (limited to 1 donor)
Everything in the Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Priority Entry & Chekki Shoot & exVOICE Creation plan, plus:
- An A2 size photo panel of the Kotonoha Sisters illustrated by Yoshida Yoshitsugi, wearing outfits and striking poses of your choice (to be sent to the donor’s home)
※Depending on the outfit or pose, changes may be requested by the organizers
●A.I.VOICE Kotonoha Akane & Aoi (Whisper) Reward Introduction
Sample voice video for the Kotonoha Sisters’ whisper append ver. voice bank, “A.I.VOICE Kotonoha Akane & Aoi (Whisper)”
＜Obtainable in the following donation plans＞
- Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Venue Attendance Special Plan (￥40,000 JPY)
- Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Venue Attendance Special Ticket Plan (￥50,000 JPY)
- Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Priority Entry & Chekki Shoot Plan (￥100,000 JPY)
- Kotonoha Sisters 10th Complete Priority Entry & Chekki Shoot & exVOICE Creation Plan (￥220,000 JPY)
- Kotonoha Sisters 10th & Special Complete + Your Own Kotonoha Sisters Plan (￥550,000 JPY)
※Whisper is an append ver. software of A.I.VOICE Kotonoha Akane & Aoi, and cannot be used on its own
※Whisper is planned to be made available to the general public sometime after June, 2024
Schedule
November 17, 2023: Crowdfunding begins
December 28, 2023: Crowdfunding concludes
January ~ March, 2024: Crowdfunding rewards creation, concert rehearsals, etc.
Early April, 2024: Rewards are sent to their donors (besides a few)
April 27, 2024: Kotono Harmony 2024 is held
June ~ July, 2024: Remaining rewards are sent to their donors
※Rewards shipment schedule may change. Any changes will be reported on the activity report page.
Purpose of the Funds
Fund collected will be used for part of the live concert implementation※, covering the cost of rewards creations, and more.
※Venue rental, imaging, motion creation, choreography, song royalties, live streaming, lighting, acoustics and other labor costs for the technical staff and reception staff, as well as crowdfunding fee
Conclusion
Next year, together with everyone who has supported the Kotonoha Sisters up to the present day, we hope to make “Kotono Harmony 2024 #コトモニ” a reality, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Kotonoha Sisters and having fun celebrating together.
We hope for your help and support in the creation of the Kotonoha Sisters 10th anniversary live concert, Kotono Harmony 2024!
Special A.I.VOICE Livestream
On November 17, 2023 at 21:45 JST – just 15 minutes before the start of the crowdfund – A.I.VOICE will hold a special livetream with Sakakibara Yui and Kurita Keina to talk about the campaign! Catch it below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blJ6Zz-uRA0
Just like the staff at AI, Inc., we at VocaSphere also love the Kotonoha Sisters and wish to see Kotono Harmony 2024 become a reality. So make sure to mark your calendars for November 17th, 2023 at 22:00 JST, and get ready to donate to the crowdfund!
※Remember that all information provided in this article is translated unofficially from the crowdfunding page. We are not directly involved with the crowdfunding campaign
How To Sign Up for CAMPFIRE
First, visit CAMPFIRE’s homepage and click on where it says 新規会員登録 (“New member registration”). You can also click here to go directly to the English signup page.
Next, choose to sign up with either (1) your email address, or (2) your social media service of choice.
If you choose to use an email address, then enter it and click on 確認メールを送信 (“Send confirmation email”), then check your inbox for the email from CAMPFIRE. When you receive the email, open it and click on メールアドレスを認証する (“Confirm email address”) to complete signup.
Finally, follow the provided steps to complete registration. You may have the option to display the steps in English if there is a button that says “English” on the right side of the page for you to click on.
Links
Kotonoha Akane & Aoi
- Official website
- Official X (formerly Twitter)
Kotono Harmony 2024
A.I.VOICE
